scholarly journals Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Haematoma Secondary to Autoimmune Acquired Haemophilia

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 353-356
Author(s):  
Fardad T. Afshari ◽  
Dhruv Parikh ◽  
Vladimir Petrik

Spontaneous spinal epidural haematoma is a rare entity associated with high morbidity. Although there are previous reports of spinal haematoma secondary to X-linked genetic haemophilia, there are no such cases secondary to acquired autoimmune haemophilia. We report the case of a 71-year-old patient who presented with sudden quadriplegia secondary to cervical (C2 to T1) epidural haematoma as a result of undiagnosed autoimmune acquired haemophilia A. She underwent emergency cervical laminectomy and evacuation of spinal haematoma with significant recovery in upper limb function. This case highlights the importance of haematological investigations in patients with spontaneous spinal haematoma.

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
M. J. Vilaça ◽  
C. Teixeira ◽  
N. Pinheiro ◽  
F. Coelho ◽  
A. Faisco

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-258
Author(s):  
Naureen Abdul Khalid ◽  
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Nainal Shah ◽  

Spinal epidural haematoma is a rare condition, which may be due to trauma, surgery, epidural catheterisation or disorders of coagulation. We report a case of 60 year old lady who was on warfarin for Atrial fibrillation (AF) presented with history of non-traumatic sudden onset pain in both legs and difficulty in walking. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) spine demonstrated epidural haematoma which was treated conservatively. Another dilemma was anticoagulation for AF. We examine the options to manage such case.


2015 ◽  
Vol 59 (8) ◽  
pp. 519 ◽  
Author(s):  
KoteshwaraRao Madhisetti ◽  
Mohan Mathew ◽  
Mallie George ◽  
SureshS Pillai

2002 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wai Hoe Ng ◽  
C.C. Tchoyoson Lim ◽  
Puay Yong Ng ◽  
Kheng Kooi Tan

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
SR Gowda ◽  
PJ O’Hagan ◽  
JT Griffiths

Background: Factor Xa inhibitors are widely used by the physicians to reduce the incidence of thrombosis in order to protect the cardiovascular function. Although complications of bleeding and spontaneous gastrointestinal sources have been reported before, there are very sporadic cases of spinal epidural haematoma causing neurological compromise. Case presentation: We report a case of spontaneous spinal epidural haematoma (SSEH) in an 85-year-old female patient treated with Rivaroxaban, a new agent to prevent the incidence of thrombo-embolic events. Anticoagulant therapy is a recognised risk factor in the development of spontaneous bleeding and haematomas. The patient presented to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe back pain in the lumbar spine associated with paraplegia in the lower limbs. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine demonstrated a SSEH from T12 to L5 affecting the cauda equina. Rivaroxaban was discontinued and the patient was monitored as an inpatient. There was gradual improvement in the symptoms of the lower limbs. Conclusion: This rare condition of incomplete cauda equina syndrome due to Rivaroxaban therapy has not been reported previously. Clinicians must have a high index of suspicion in patients on regular anti-coagulation regimen.


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